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How well do you know about nails?

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First things first, do you even know what your fingernails are made of? Our fingernails and toenails are made up of a protein called keratin, which is essentially just a bunch of dead cells. Keratin is also found in our hair, scientifically speaking, our nails are actually just modified hair which is quite strange if you stop to think about it. The reason cutting our nails and hair doesn't hurt is because the cells are dead, bird feathers and horse hooves are also made up of keratin. I'm sure you've heard the myth about how our nails keep growing even after death? Yeah, that isn't true. They can't keep growing because they're dead, and dead cells on a dead body aren't going to keep them growing! The reason this myth became so popular is that when we die, the skin around our nails shrinks, which gives the illusion of growing nails. If you observe very well, you will see that, fingernails grow more quickly than toenails AND men's nails grow faster t

How to know pure honey

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Want to know how to check if honey is pure? By examining the physical qualities of honey, it is very easy to know whether it is pure or impure. Look out for these signs: - Pure honey has a sweet aroma whereas fake honey smells sour or most of the times has no aroma - One feels a mild burning sensation in the throat while consuming pure honey. But in case of fake honey no such thing happens - Pure or raw honey never separates into layers. However, same is not the case with fake honey and one can always see formation of layers in it - Raw honey might come packed with natural impurities like pollen, bee bread and micro-particles of wax, but they are edible and causes no harm. Fake honey on the other hand has no such impurities in it. - Raw honey has a smoother texture as compared to fake hone that usually is on the rough side - The consistency of raw honey is usually thick and it trickles down in a thin stream. Fake honey on the other hand is quite runny and immediately spreads a

Benefit of plastic bottles

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Plastic bottles are the preferred material for a wide range of packaging materials, such as detergent, beverages, and many more. A useful type of plastic is polyethylene terephthalate because it is highly flexible for greater ease in production, as well as its toughness and energy-saving qualities. Here are a few of the most appealing benefits of plastic bottles: Safe and Rugged Plastic bottles are often favored over the glass containers because they are more resilient to damage. In the event of dropping on the floor, they are less likely to smash or shatter into hundreds of little pieces, which make the packaging a lot safer to handle. The hard-wearing build helps to lower the risk of the bottle bursting or leaking, which is especially useful when items are being shipped or transported in cartons. Also, the most popular plastics used are naturally resistant to chemicals. Unique shapes The plastic material is easily molded into a preferred shape or size. This has the benefit

Facts to know about computer repairs and its importance

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Computers have become the part and parcel of every business unit, and as these are sensitive gadgets that often need repair, upgrade, and periodic maintenance. Your business is no exception for sure but do you know how you can find the best computer maintenance and repair support? If you are not fully aware of it, know the essential details of repair and maintenance before you hire a service and verify the needs with your available resources. Check if service provider is endorsed by manufacturers' certification Some computer repairs facilities enjoys their manufacturers' endorsement as preferred service providers. Check if the service provider you have selected is an authorized and preferred counter for computer repairs. Also check if the technicians working there have done their course on computer repairing. As computers are getting complex every day, only trained technicians can manage repairing job with professional proficiency. Specifically you should ask if the repa

2017 highest paid musicians in the world

According to Forbes, the following are the annual rating of the world's highest paid musicians 20. Muse The last 20th place was taken by the British rock band Muse (49 million dollars).Muse is a British rock band formed in 1994. In total, Muse released seven studio albums and four live albums. Their sales exceeded 15 million. Muse also received a lot of awards mostly for live performances. 19. Luke Brian The 19th line is occupied by the American country singer Luke Brian (53 million dollars).At first, he worked as a songwriter. His debut single "All My Friends Say" achieved the fifth line in the Billboard country chart. Some of his singles received gold and platinum certification from the American Association of Record Companies. His third album Tailgates & Tanlines, released in 2011, was certified platinum. 18. Jay Z The 18th place was taken Jay Z, the singer from the US (53.5 million dollars).Shawn Corey Carter is a rapper and producer. Jay Z is one of th

New Firefox Quantum

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Firefox have release a new browser that is more faster. Their message below: Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to our brand new browser — Firefox Quantum. What you’ll notice first is that the new Firefox is blazing fast. In fact, you’ll enjoy speeds up to twice as fast as a year ago. It’s also more powerful. We’ve rebuilt Firefox from the ground up to focus on how you use the Web today to watch, listen, create and play without limits. We’re excited to deliver a browser that feels completely different — modern, quick and efficient. We think you’ll agree: It’s a quantum leap forward in how you’ll experience the internet. When you use Firefox, you’re also contributing to a movement to ensure the internet remains a global public resource, open and accessible to all. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we’ve been committed since 2003 to building products that put you in control of your online life and advancing open technology and public policy that promote a healthi

Alicia keys celebrate the vault album

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Dear Fam, Where were you 10 years ago? Who were you and where did you live? What did you dream about? Wish for? Hope for? What relationship were you in and how did you dress? 😉 Were you totally different? That’s what I’d like to do today, stop and reflect about the fact that As I Am was released to the world 10 years ago! Crazy, right??? It feels like yesterday to me! These songs are still some of my favorites to perform live and hear that y’all are still vibin’ to. Some say this is my best album……I love it just as much as you do! I’m thinking about how different my life was then. I had already been in the music game since I was 18, so I remember this being a really transitional time for me. I was looking for more and looking for more of a way to connect to myself. This was the time in my life that I would say I’d learned how to become “a machine” and I really needed to unlearn that mentality. I remember feeling extremely overwhelmed and needing to get away and I took that first

Healthy packaged food that saves you time and money

When choosing packaged foods, it's important to read the labels. This can be time consuming but worth it. To save time, try focusing specifically on foods low in sugar, low in salt and high in protein. Stay away from anything containing high fructose corn syrup which is an unnecessary sugar additive. Why do we even need sugar in bread? Foods with the fewest ingredients are best. If you don't know what an ingredient is, chances are it's not good for you. Marketing techniques labeling foods as Lite, gluten free, healthy or wheat may not always be the healthiest choice. As an educated consumer you should know the difference. Many so called "wheat" products may not be whole grain or made from whole wheat. The first ingredient should be whole wheat flour. Wheat flour, unbleached wheat flour, multigrain, enriched, and stone-ground wheat flour are alternative ways of saying "refined white flour." To save you some time in the grocery store, I've compiled

How to safeguard your immune system

The immune system of a human body is a network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to defend the body against the attacks by the 'foreign' invaders. The term 'foreign invader' is used for the bacteria, parasites, fungi and other viruses that can lead to illness through infections. It is the job of an immune system to keep these infectious organisms out and destroy them. Though unseen, the immune system cells are constantly gobbling up with the bacteria and blocking viruses from invading your cells. Similar to your heartbeat and indigestion, the immune response is a system that functions on its own and you don't control them. But, there are a lot of practices that can work as your helping hand. Some of such practices are: Good hygiene - The first step to begin with the defence is to keep all prospective germs at bay. How can it be done? By following good personal hygiene habits. Stop infection as it begins and before it begins. Make sure you avoid spr

Protect your Android device from malware

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The adoption rate of mobile devices continues to soar, with Android leading the way. The open-source operating system that is led by Google is now found on more than half of all smartphones. This massive user base has caught the attention of cybercriminals, who have begun to double down on their efforts to illegally obtain personal information from Android owners. While most mobile malware is found in countries like Russia and China, users from Europe and the United States aren't completely immune. There are a few simple steps you can take to avoid getting your data locked up in an encrypted jail. App source Only download apps from trustworthy sources like the Google Play Store. Be wary of any site that allows you to download paid apps for free. App permissions Even when downloading from the Google Play Store you need to be careful. Check the permissions the app asks for. Often, apps that include malware will ask for a lot of permissions so that they can quickly gain con

Technology: what a child know that you don't

How do you feel about your kids? Ever felt they are smarter than you about Technology? How could you tell? Do you have living proof? This article demonstrates this fact. Read on to find out. Here are a few examples: 1) Your kid is faster than you at figuring out and playing computer games. They know better when to hit enter, spacebar, ESC key and arrow keys. In fact, they are better than you at playing these games. 2) Your kid is better at discovering new stuff about your cell phone, which you never knew existed. Take all the help you need from your kid. 3) Your kid knows the easiest way to find information by giving a search on Google bar. They will use simple non-connecting words and yet they will find the required information. 4) They will find a way with other digital gadgets before you and work on them intelligently. In fact they can pace up with technology faster than you. So be sure to interact with them. 5) How about a toy car, train or Lego set? After you have show

Tips of being more environmental

Create an Environmental Committee You should plan on creating an environmental committee within your organization. This should consist of at least one person from every department. Together, the team can brainstorm about how to be more environmental throughout your operations. Someone from HR might figure out a way to go paperless, thus reducing the amount of paper that is used throughout your organization. Someone from operations might figure out a way to use less energy on the equipment that is needed to get the job done from day today. The environmental committee should plan on meeting once a month. They will be the ones responsible for creating new ideas and implementing them within the necessary departments. It allows you to be more eco-friendly while being able to delegate to your team so that they can feel as though they are contributing more to the organization. Recycle There are all sorts of different things that can be recycled. Paper, cans, bottled water, and even scra